Our vision statement was born from a startling realization: 5.2 billion people around the world are far from God and many lack access to the life-changing message of the Gospel. That’s why we diligently work to plant local churches in over 90 countries across 6 continents.
Ensuring local churches are readily accessible to everyone—everywhere.
Our vision statement was born from a startling realization: 5.2 billion people around the world are far from God and many lack access to the life-changing message of the Gospel. That’s why we diligently work to plant churches in over 90 countries across 6 continents.
Driving results for the kingdom
See how God moved in a mighty way through the efforts of e3 Partners Ministry across 90+ countries last year.
Believers Trained
Baptisms
Churches Planted
We equip God’s people to evangelize His world by establishing healthy, multiplying, transformative churches everywhere.
Our mission statement features an effective, 3-pronged strategy.
Equip
We equip believers to take ownership of the Great Commission.
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Our process begins in the comfort of an in-person or virtual setting. Here, we unpack the biblical directive from Matthew 28 to “go and make disciples of all nations,” providing practical ways for Christians of all experience levels to get involved. Believers receive a wealth of scriptural insight and simple tools to be obedient to Christ’s command, plus opportunities for ongoing, intermediate and advanced-level training.
Evangelize
We send believers into local and global communities to evangelize the lost.
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Those who are equipped immediately put their evangelism training to work—right here at home, or abroad! Under the guidance of our experienced practitioners, they venture out into local neighborhoods to boldly share the Gospel and make disciples. We also provide opportunities for believers to participate in a whole array of short, medium, and long-term missions taking place around the world!
Establish
We partner with believers to establish local churches across the globe.
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Using a proven church planting methodology known as the “Four Fields,” e3 Partners dispatches equipped believers into communities to help plant local churches. There, we work to train and mentor indigenous leaders who will continue to replicate this process. The result? A rapid multiplication of believers—and grassroots, local church planting movements which spread like wildfire.
We equip God’s people to evangelize His world by establishing healthy, multiplying, transformative churches everywhere.
Our mission statement features an effective, 3-pronged strategy.
Equip
We equip believers to take ownership of the Great Commission.
Learn More
Our process begins in the comfort of an in-person or virtual setting. Here, we unpack the biblical directive from Matthew 28 to “go and make disciples of all nations,” providing practical ways for Christians of all experience levels to get involved. Believers receive a wealth of scriptural insight and simple tools to be obedient to Christ’s command, plus opportunities for ongoing, intermediate and advanced-level training.
Evangelize
We send believers into local & global communities to evangelize the lost.
Learn More
Those who are equipped immediately put their evangelism training to work—right here at home, or abroad! Under the guidance of our experienced practitioners, they venture out into local neighborhoods to boldly share the Gospel and make disciples. We also provide opportunities for believers to participate in a whole array of short, medium, and long-term missions taking place around the world!
Establish
We partner with believers to establish new churches across the globe.
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Using a proven church planting methodology known as the “Four Fields,” e3 Partners dispatches equipped believers into communities to help plant new churches. There, we work to train and mentor indigenous leaders who will continue to replicate this process. The result? A rapid multiplication of believers—and grassroots church planting movements which spread like wildfire.
Beliefs anchored in scripture
As an evangelical Christian non-profit, e3 Partners aligns its organizational beliefs with God’s unchanging word: the Holy Bible. We maintain that Jesus is the chief cornerstone and sure foundation of our ministry.
Committed to financial stewardship
As a donor-funded ministry, we strive for the highest degree of financial accountability and transparency as we work to reach every person and place for Christ. We are accredited by ECFA & Excellence in Giving and have a 4-star rating with Charity Navigator.
Guided by servant-leaders
e3 Partners Ministry is governed by two entities: a board of directors and an executive leadership team. These seasoned professionals have decades of experience spanning ministry, missions, law, business administration, and more. One thing they have in common? A commitment to serving others and keeping Jesus Christ at the forefront of all we do.
Board of Directors
Darrell Bevelhymer
Tenaska, Inc.
Dr. Chris Harmon
Surgical Dermatology Group
Dowell Stackpole
Cedar Ridge Advisors
Jim Shannon, Chairman
Former CEO, e3 Partners
Holly Powers
Jameson & Powers, P.C.
Geoff Waters
Raymond James
Glenn Gaines
Schneider Electric
Jarrell Prince
Raymond James
Vickie Wise
Hilltop Securities
Executive Staff
Scott Cheatham
Chief Executive Officer
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Since joining e3 Partners in 2018, Scott has served as EVP of Operations, President, and now CEO. Prior to coming to e3, Scott and his family spent two years as missionaries in India. He also has experience starting and growing businesses and planting churches both domestically and abroad. Scott has a degree in Christian Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Emily are the parents of three girls and live in the Dallas area.
Claudia Adame
EVP of Hispanic Global Mobilization
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Claudia Adame has been an integral part of e3 Partners since 1997. Most recently she served as the EVP of Mission Support, and now manages e3’s Hispanic ministry as EVP of Hispanic Global Mobilization. Throughout her ministry at e3 Partners, she has led over 80 strategic short-term mission teams to Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Claudia is a graduate of St. Mary’s University and holds a master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University. Her life verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
Jeff S.
EVP of Strategy
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Due to the sensitive nature of Jeff’s role within e3 Partners, we have intentionally omitted his personal information.
Troy C.
EVP of Global Cities
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Due to the sensitive nature of Troy’s role within e3 Partners, we have intentionally omitted his personal information.
Don Waybright
EVP of Partnerships
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Don Waybright joined e3 as EVP of Partnerships in 2023. He is responsible for blending field strategy and donor development, which includes connecting national partners with key investors, sharing the e3 story, and nurturing field staff. Prior to joining e3, Don played strategic leadership roles relating to missions for 22 years. He was VP of Global Strategy at Reach the Rest, Pastor of Missions at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, and Pastor of Missions at First Baptist Church Broken Arrow. Don holds a master’s degree in global leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary and a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management from John Brown University.
Joshua Spinks
VP of North American Initiatives
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Joshua has served with e3 Partners since November 2018. His passion is to see the North American church embrace the core missionary task, and his 20 years of pastoring, planting, and leading the local church has given him a heart to see this vision come to pass. Joshua has a Bachelor’s degree in Religion from Liberty University and a Master’s degree in Apologetics from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to his high school sweetheart since 2003, and they have six children.
John Wooldridge
VP of Finance
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John has served with e3 Partners since November 2021. Prior to joining e3, he worked in public accounting performing auditing and tax work. It was during this time that current e3 staff members came to his church to train in Gospel conversations and disciple-making strategies. Through this, the Lord gave John a new life desire to see believers equipped and the Gospel go to the ends of the earth. John has a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University and is a CPA. He and his wife, Taylor, got married in 2022.
David Kaufmann
VP of Mobilization
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David Kaufmann has served e3 Partners in varying capacities for over 15 years. Today, David oversees the operations of Mobilization, helping to fulfill our vision to establish and send 1,000 new missionaries into the harvest. Prior to joining e3, David helped start a church-planting network in Nashville, TN. David is a graduate of the University of Alabama-Huntsville with a degree in Business Management. David and his wife, Rebekah, have four children and three grandchildren.
Brad Prizer
VP of Marketing and Communications
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Brad has served e3 Partners as the VP of Marketing and Communications since 2019. Prior to coming to e3 he managed marketing organizations for corporations such as Philips Electronics, NCR Corporation, and most recently served as Director of International Marketing for the retail division of Toshiba. Brad is a graduate of Baylor University. He and his wife Suzie have three children and six grandchildren.
John Humphrey
VP of Media
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John Humphrey joined e3 Partners in 2008 to manage the launch of I Am Second. Today John oversees the operations of I Am Second as well as strategic media projects for the e3 Partners organization. Prior to joining e3, John produced projects for companies such as Lorimar and ProServ, and for various non-profits. John is a graduate of Wake Forest, and holds master’s degrees from Ohio University and UT-Dallas. John and his wife, Kathleen have two grown daughters and a granddaughter.
Rick Klein
VP of Development
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Rick joined e3 Partners in 2022 as the VP of Development. Prior to coming to e3 he served as the Area Director for Mission Increase North Texas. He has also served as the Executive Vice President of NCF North Texas, and as the SVP of Development at CURE International. Rick has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Gordon College. He and his wife Sherrie have three children.
“… go and make disciples of all nations …” – Matthew 28:19
Donate
As a non-profit organization, e3 Partners Ministry relies on the generosity of our friends and partners—faithful believers like you who want to see the hope of the Gospel reach every person and place. Your financial gift ensures that our work will carry on until everyone has heard the name of Jesus Christ.
Contact
2001 W Plano Parkway, Ste 2600
Plano, TX 75075
214.440.1101
800.542.2646
Donate
As a non-profit organization, e3 Partners Ministry relies on the generosity of our friends and partners—faithful believers like you who want to see the hope of the Gospel reach every person and place. Your financial gift ensures that our work will carry on until everyone has heard the name of Jesus Christ.
Contact
2001 W Plano Parkway, Ste 2600
Plano, TX 75075
214.440.1101
800.542.2646
ACCREDITATION YOU CAN TRUST
e3 Partners Ministry is highly rated by independent and impartial, third-party accreditation organizations which recognize our longstanding commitment to efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
